Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Chemistry, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Biochemistry
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 in all attempted college coursework. For complete transfer admission information and deadlines, please visit https://admissions.appstate.edu/apply/transfer-student

*Students with less than a 2.25 will be reviewed holistically. Please speak to your transfer admissions counselor or call the Transfer Admissions & Engagement office with questions.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: July, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Foreign language classes are not required for this major.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHE 1101: INTROD CHEMISTRY I & CHE 1110: INTROD CHEMISTRY LAB I UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CHE 1102: INTROD CHEMISTRY II & CHE 1120: INTROD CHEMISTRY LAB II UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MAT 1110: CALCUL ANALY GEOM I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
PHY 251: General Physics I 4 PHY 1170: ANALYTICAL PHYSICS I & PHY 1160: ANALYTICAL PHYSICS I - LAB Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
PHY 252: General Physics II 4 PHY 1180: ANALYTICAL PHYSICS II & PHY 1161: ANALYTICAL PHYSICS II - LAB Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MAT 1120: CALCUL ANALY GEOM II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MAT 1020: COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPLIC UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MAT 1025: PRECALCULUS UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 R C 1000: EXPOSITORY WRITING English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 R C 2001: INTR WRITING ACROSS CURRICULUM English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 10 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

Taking PHY 251 & 252 at the community college leaves you 2 hours short in the major. Students will be required to make up 2 hours at App State by taking CHE course. See department for information.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
CHE 2201: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
CHE 2203: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB I 1

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
CHE 2210: QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
CHE 2211: QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LAB 1

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BIO 2400 or 2700 3

Genetics or Human Genetics

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
BIO 2410: GENETICS LABORATORY 1
Biochemistry Elective 1 3

A total of 11-12 hours (3-4 courses) is required. See list on program of study.

May be 3-4 hours

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
CHE 2202: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3
CHE 2204: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB II 1
BIO 2600: CELL BIOLOGY 3
BIO 2610: CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORY 1
Biochemistry Elective 2 3

May be 3-4 hours
Free Elective 3
CHE 3000: INTRO TO CHEM RESEARCH 1

Writing in the Discipline
CHE 3301: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I 3
CHE 3303: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I LAB 1
CHE 4580: BIOCHEMISTRY I 3
CHE 4581: BIOCHEMISTRY I LAB 1
CHE 3404: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3

Offered fall semester only
Free Elective 3
CHE 4582: BIOCHEMISTRY II 3

Offered spring semester only
CHE 4000: CHEMISTRY SEMINAR 1

CAPSTONE
BIO 3800: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 4
Biochemistry Elective 3 3

May be 3-4 hours
Biochemistry Elective 4 3

May be 3-4 hours

May not be required if 11-2 hours are met
Free Elective 3

Take enough hours to reach 120 required to graduate